Now that it is all-but-certain that Kamala Harris will be the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, it seems appropriate to look at this amazing American once again: her background, her “Blackness,” her “Jewishness.” (Kamala Harris is a Black Baptist). [Dorian de Wind]
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Dorian de Wind, Israel, The Moderate Voice, USA
In a demonstration of leadership, President Biden passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. Today, JDCA did the same and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, who has a strong record of standing with Jewish Americans. [Halie Soifer]
Jewish Democrats of America Applaud Biden, Endorse Harris Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
This weekend was the slot machine tournament, and I was my bestie, Charlotte Freifeld’s plus one. The theme was the Olympics and had many flags from around the world. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, California, International, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
Evacuees from the north, who have been displaced since early October have no idea where they’ll be in a month, where their children will go to school in September, or when they will be able to return home. People are without jobs and the divorce rate is soaring. How can I be optimistic? Read the poem below and you will see what I see: the resilience of our People is unparalleled. [Russell F. Robinson]
The Moods in Israel: Despair and Resilience Read More »
Israel, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
It is a collaborative national and global effort aimed at documenting October 7th and its aftermath, both in Israel and in Jewish communities around the world. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Bearing Witness: Documenting 7th October and its Aftermath Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Jewish History, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Under the program’s terms, defendant Parnia Vafaei was required to violate no laws, perform 24 hours community service, stay 300 yards away from all international Houses in Balboa Park, have no contact with any representative of the House of Israel, and pay restitution to the City of San Diego for the cost of cleaning up the vandalism. [SDJW staff]
Woman Who Stickered House of Israel Assigned to a Diversion Program Read More »
Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Over the past few weeks, we hosted two delegations from our sister region of Sha’ar HaNegev, offering the opportunity for processing and respite. It was a chance to take a moment, with their San Diego family, to come back to themselves and breathe. [Heidi Gantwerk]
San Diego: A Place for Shell-Shocked Israelis to Unwind Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
about leadership, resilience, and the importance of unity. The military in Israel is existential. Surrounded by countries that are often hostile, our military is essential for our survival. This creates a society that is always alert and deeply connected through shared experiences of service. In contrast, military service in the United States is voluntary, unless there’s a mandatory draft due to war. [Shahar Masori]
An Israeli-American Perspective: The Military’s Impact on Society Read More »
Israel, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
That research is important in the quest for cures for Alzheimer’s Disease, Cancer, Schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s Disease. The research helps physiologists calculate the length of a person’s step; makes strides toward thought-activated speech; and utilizes mathematics for defining medical issues. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, USA
His overall point was that the Black community in America, which descends from Africa, knows that: Zion is Jerusalem and that since ancient times Zion has been spoken of and written about; that African/Black Americans have always sung about Zion; and that Zion was culturally embedded in Black American culture centuries before the modern state of Israel. [Barrett Holman Leak]
OpEd: The Black Community and Its Zionist Heritage Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, International, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Here, we share fences with Conservative, Reform and Orthodox congregations and yet we remain judgmental and distant. How can we bridge these schisms and find harmony? Can we express our beliefs without descending into conflict? Can we maintain love for one another despite passionate disagreements? [Michael R. Mantell, PhD]
Parsha Balak: A Call for a Unified, not Uniform, Jewish Community Read More »
Israel, Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Psychological processes have a known impact on recovery from a heart attack, and on cardiovascular disease in general. For instance, anxiety and depression can worsen the heart’s condition, whereas positive emotional states can improve it. [Press Release]
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Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor And Combat Antisemitism, announced on Wednesday, July 17, new Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism. [Press Release]
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Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Press Release, USAThe Jerusalem Youth Chorus, comprised of Palestinians and Israelis, advanced through the audition phase of America’s Got Talent on Tuesday, July 16. A video of the chorus’ performance and the reaction of the celebrity judges is seen here [SDJW staff report]
Mixed Israeli-Palestinian Choir Advances on ‘America’s Got Talent’ Read More »
Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA